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The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists by [Strauss, Neil]
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  • File Size: 7591 KB
  • Print Length: 466 pages
  • Publisher: It Books (May 1, 2012)
  • Publication Date: May 1, 2012
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007MAXHUG
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5.0 out of 5 starsLearn the Rules, but Don't Play "The Game"
By Scrutinizing Consumer on October 30, 2007
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"The Game", at first, appears to be an informative, eye-opening, entertaining and DANGEROUS MANUAL ON HOW TO SEDUCE WOMEN. Deep within this controversial book, however, lies one of the best self improvement books available to man... as long as he understands and embraces the fundamental reality that the acquisition of confidence and personal worth are strictly required in order to succeed at the Game. A lot of low self esteem individuals will read this book and become, I believe, better men.

And I completely understand the threat many women would feel by this material. But intelligent women are insulated from the manipulation at which many of the individuals featured in this story are so inept. Only the naïve are at risk, as they always have been.

Many people refer to this book as a manual on how to seduce women. But Neil Strauss, its author, never made such a claim. It was merely his honest and humorous account of his experience in the PUA (pickup artist) community. But Strauss is a talented writer. And, as such, he not only managed to make this the very entertaining and insightful manual everybody said it was, but has also given an extremely valuable tool to goodhearted men with benign goals - a tool that can be used with mutual benefit, without anyone getting hurt or played. In spite of other reviewers' claims to the contrary, Strauss does disclose the nature and vivid examples of the emotional and spiritual consequences PUAs reap when they manipulate people for narcissistic purposes.

This endeavor began when Strauss, a writer for the New York Times, was given an assignment to write about the underground pickup artist community. Strauss was a skinny, balding intellectual who felt awkward around women and hadn't had much success with them prior.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsFascinating ... and not a little creepy
By Alexis C. VINE VOICE on October 18, 2005
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First, a disclaimer, because of the sniping going on about this book: I don't know any of the people portrayed in "The Game." I have no biases in either direction regarding any of them. In fact, I'm a straight (and married) female, so I really have no vested interest in ANY pick-up strategies.

I read "The Game" after seeing a review of it in the newspaper. I was amused and a bit intrigued at the idea of a whole subculture centered around seducing members of the opposite sex -- at the idea of guys who honestly had NO other goals in life.

In a way, it's almost an inspirational story in the beginning. Everyone likes an underdog, and the short, bald guy who's suddenly able to get all the babes is no exception. But it wouldn't be much of a story if there wasn't a dark side to the success. Strauss describes how he loses interest in everything EXCEPT picking up women and in fact feels compelled to hit on them almost constantly. He holds seminars on seduction. He posts to message boards about seduction. He lives in a house full of guys whose sole interest is seduction -- some who spend thousands of dollars attending seminars around the country.

Of course, at the end, he realizes that all the tricks and one-liners he uses to get a woman into bed won't help him when he meets The One. And maybe I'm a bit naive, but isn't that what most of us really want in the end?

Strauss is a fine writer, though not a highly remarkable one. I think the story itself, rather than the writing, is what carries the book. The characters are truly compelling -- especially Mystery, who I almost want to meet to see if he's as irresistable as everyone seems to think. (You have to wonder, though, if his techniques work half so well when the women already know about them.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA girl's perspective
By NicoleMiles on January 11, 2013
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I study gender and dating, and I can't recommend this book enough. I have lent it to many guys as a way to learn about how to talk to women (I have a lot of nerdy geekboy friends who have never learned how to flirt with girls), and have bought it as a gift several times. It has tons of insight into male culture, and is an invaluable resource for women who find themselves being exploited by manipulative men -- gives us a bit of insight into your secret armory of techniques. I wish I'd read it years ago! I saw many techniques in here that I have had used on me (quite effectively, despite my being a rather intelligent girl).

I think that PUA can be a very powerful learning tool for men who don't have enough confidence and experience to talk to women. It can definitely be used for evil, but in a world where it's only the d-bags who go home with the girls at the bars, I'd rather empower the Nice Guys (who do in fact finish last when it comes to chicks) to be the ones who get our number. PUA is like a gun - it can be used for good or evil, depending on the intentions of the one who wields it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe best pick up line is still "Hi"
By Allstar on December 15, 2015
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This book changed my life, and then I wrote a book that takes it beyond...
But no matter,
Start with "The Game".

If wanting to meet women is your aim, then read this, and then practice meeting people.

The best pick up line is still "Hi".

Or "hi . my name's........."

Grow some balls and just do this .....walk up to a woman, and say "Hi" , I saw you and I wanted to meet you....I hope you don't mind...

and .....well, I don't know what to say next, .... I just knew i had to say hi..and meet you....I hope thats OK. Whats your name ?

My name is xxxxxxxxx, it's nice t meet you.

Later dudes...Rock on...Bag Babes and rock on....
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 starsBetter sources out there to learn game.

This book inspired the founder of RSD which is basically a pick up/self help coaching company for men. Read more

Published 14 hours ago by Amazon Customer
1.0 out of 5 starsSave your money.

I do not like this book.

Published 1 day ago by Midwest Review
1.0 out of 5 starsMystery is a cuck,

A grade A douche, a guide for idiots, with nothing in the book about how to be a man, just talks of cheap exploits with no real info, Strauss is a douche, and his pickup stuff... Read more

Published 3 days ago by General ButtNaked
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Funny book.

Published 6 days ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Excellent Read, Highly Entertaining

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5.0 out of 5 starsPUA bible

Funny, enlightening book. The story about the PUA lifestyle might annoy some, but I respect what these guys do. Hack the course of human events. Read more

Published 14 days ago by ignorance is bliss
5.0 out of 5 starsEyes wide open

This book was a very good read. As I began, I felt as if my eyes were finally being opened. There was this whole world I had never known. Read more

Published 15 days ago
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

This 452 page book is classic PUA reading material.

Published 18 days ago by Sundy85
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Excellent!

Published 23 days ago by Kwame A Mensah
5.0 out of 5 starsWisdom is found from a life well lived. Some men just happen to take a...

This story was really something. What began as an attempt to systematize the early stages of erotic interaction ends in a story of the virtues of just being a normal, we'll... Read more

Published 27 days ago by Jonathan Goldman

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